oldtype Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 My friends, family and colleagues have seemed genuinely surprised by how giddy I've been about all this news today. They're seemingly so used to how downbeat and negative I am about the club that they've been taken aback by my optimism and excitement. I'm sure the wife thinks I'm putting it on. I totally get this. I went from genuinely hoping the club folds as soon as possible to eagerly anticipating the match on Monday. Everyone who I usually talk to about nufc thinks I've gone mad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varadi Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 That interview is fantastic, such calm authority, can already see how much difference there will be between him and McClaren. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 My friends, family and colleagues have seemed genuinely surprised by how giddy I've been about all this news today. They're seemingly so used to how downbeat and negative I am about the club that they've been taken aback by my optimism and excitement. I'm sure the wife thinks I'm putting it on. I totally get this. I went from genuinely hoping the club folds as soon as possible to eagerly anticipating the match on Monday. Everyone who I usually talk to about nufc thinks I've gone mad. First time my colleagues have ever seen me excited about NUFC as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Probably Giggs as it's obvious but; Johnson wont fool the children of the Rafalution Johnson wont fool the children of the Rafalution Johnson wont fool the children of the Rafalution Johnson wont fool the children of the Rafalution Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 It was like a day dream watching his first interview. I know it's a cliche but it still hasn't quite sunk in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 We woke up this morning and McClaren was our manager, we'll go to bed tonight and Benitez is our manager, life doesn't get any better than that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Got that legitimate fear of losing again, it's like the olden days. This really could be the start of something, and it very probably all goes to shit if we go down. Already feel nervous about Monday night. Amazing the impact a little bit of ambition can have. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 The threat of impending relegation can be forgotten about for a few days while I enjoy this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Reading that Rawk thread, why do they hate Villa so much? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leazes_End_Mag Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Just finished the mrs. My heart belongs to Rafa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Can't wait to see his first team sheet man. Love to see how he envisions setting us up. From his interview it seems he has watched us play and is familiar with the team somewhat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weznufc Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Still smiling with this news. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaizero Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 I've not been this happy about anything football related in years. I was dead inside with regards to NUFC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Reading that Rawk thread, why do they hate Villa so much? He was gonna go there and a load of them turned their noses up at him, by the looks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp40 Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 fucking fools- Ive always looked on him as one of them Top managers- managing the champions league clubs- way out of our league- a place we once under SBR tasted but long since left us behind. The top end of football we could watch but not be involved- so to get a manager from that caliber here is just .... fucking pinches myself, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 You know he'll have been devising a plan all week to get something on Monday, no way did he just start thinking about it today. This sort of thing unites a fan base. One of the worst things about the last few years for me is how estranged from my fellow NUFC fans I've felt. Now we can all unite in support of Rafa and get on with loving the club again as a collective. Who knows, if we stay up and Ashley keeps his promises we might even see the return of a lot of fans who had walked away from SJP for a while, and get a real atmosphere back. We've all seen it before, this club is a juggernaut once it gets rolling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 He didn't say, "Let's do our best or see what happens"...He said, "Let's win that game"...Referring to Leicester. Yeh, totally noticed. What a refreshing change. The talk of a winner. No relegation experience...because he's a winner. Wants 3 points in every game...because he's a winner. If we lose trying to win, then fair enough. It's the losing while not trying that has been killing me for years. And losing before we even kick-off. Mr P's favourite approach. We have a proven winner leading us! He's also zero-bullshit in his interviews, which will make a far refreshing change from the recent incumbents. Note that this is not always a positive, since he's a bit tone-deaf from time to time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Probable giggs but: http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/what-newcastle-supporters-can-expect-7540681 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mag_in_NZ Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 "One of the worst things about the last few years for me is how estranged from my fellow NUFC fans I've felt" So much this, it's really strange here as the association is with so many who follow different clubs and the remoteness of things black 'n' white - yeah the platitudes flow but the reaction the morning is generally "how the fuck did you pull that off"...spring in the step and (even if it's only for a few days) immense pride Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ads Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 My friends, family and colleagues have seemed genuinely surprised by how giddy I've been about all this news today. They're seemingly so used to how downbeat and negative I am about the club that they've been taken aback by my optimism and excitement. I'm sure the wife thinks I'm putting it on. It's been exactly the same for me, Dave. My missus isn't in the slightest bit interested in football, but I do think she's chuffed at how happy I've been today. All week when I'm home from work "Has the manager gone yet?" "Nah" She wonders why I go, why I watch, why I listen, why I read about NUFC, why do I bother when I get so fed up with all the shit? It's literally impossible to explain to someone who has little or no interest in football, just how it makes you feel. To go from over 10 years of apathy, misery and anger to the emotions I've experienced today is just insane. Those seasons under Sir Bobby were exceptional, of course they seem like a lifetime ago but to have even a hint of that excitement again is long overdue. I literally cannot fathom how any sane NUFC fan could consider this a risk or a bad move in any way. It could be the start of something so special. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbnufc Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Reading that Rawk thread, why do they hate Villa so much? What's there to like? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Massively heartened by the appointment and have watched his little interview a couple of times now. Was struck by the contrast of him and McClaren, the positivity, the organisation, the plan, the goals and the knowhow to get the job done. No bullshit, no spin, no waffle. After hearing him, a proper manager, speak about the club, the fans and the players it's no the wonder the players simply weren't responding to McClaren - utter fraud (nice guy) but an utter fraud and they clearly had no belief in him or his message. I think they'll respond to Benitez. I'm not buzzing yet because we're still very much in the shit but we're looking up now and we've finally got a bloke in charge who can get shit done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Salary is over £3m a year according to the Independent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy84 Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Where's dat battling relegation experience tho Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickthemagpie Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 You know he'll have been devising a plan all week to get something on Monday, no way did he just start thinking about it today. This sort of thing unites a fan base. One of the worst things about the last few years for me is how estranged from my fellow NUFC fans I've felt. Now we can all unite in support of Rafa and get on with loving the club again as a collective. Who knows, if we stay up and Ashley keeps his promises we might even see the return of a lot of fans who had walked away from SJP for a while, and get a real atmosphere back. We've all seen it before, this club is a juggernaut once it gets rolling. Aye but juggernauts crash big, we've seen it all before. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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